Swavesey and District History Society

17 June.  Richard Bentley and Over Rectory.  Richard Hewlings.  Richard Bentley (1662 – 1742), was a brilliant classical scholar and theologian and became Master of Trinity College, Cambridge in 1700.  His contemptuous treatment of many eminent colleagues led to extensive controversy and litigation.  A Fellow of the Royal Society, Bentley was interested in natural theology and the new physical sciences, subjects on which he corresponded with Isaac Newton – another difficult person.  History Society’s main interest in him is that he built Over Rectory.

At least half of our members live in Over, including our Secretary.  The History Society meets at 7.30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in The Carol Shaw Room at Swavesey Village College – through the main entrance then 20 metres along the corridor to the right.  No need to book so you are welcome to just walk in.  If you want further information, contact our Secretary, Carolyn on carolyn.redmayne@ntlworld.com or on 01954 230037.